Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X7502863800 Shindaiwa
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DH231 HEDGE TRIMMER SHIND AIWA OWNER / OPERA T OR’S MANU AL WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents.
2 Safety and operation labels Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine failure. Keep this manual for future reference. Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this machine.
3 A hedge trimmer has the potential to cause serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders if misused, abused or mishandled. T o reduce the risk of injury , you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety pre- cautions during operation.
4 WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon- sciousness, serious injury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. AL WA YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body .
5 Safety (continued) Operating the Hedge T rimmer CA UTION Always maintain this unit accord- ing to this owner ’s manual and fol- low the recommended scheduled maintenance. Never modify or disable any of the unit’s safety devices. Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this machine.
6 Product Description Specications Specications are subject to change without notice. Model DH231-24 DH231-30 Engine T ype 2-cycle, horizontal cylinder , air cooled Engine Bore x Stroke 32mm x 28mm (1.26 X 1.10 in) Engine Displacement 22.5cc (1.
7 An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y ; information on label varies by en- gine F AMIL Y). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour.
8 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
9 Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” 1. position. Set the throttle trigger to the “fast 2. idle”: Depress and hold the throttle lock, a. then squeeze the throttle trigger . Depress and hold the fast idle b. button. Release the throttle trigger and c.
10 Cool the engine by allowing it to 1. idle for 2–3 minutes. Move the ignition switch to the “O” 2. or STOP position. Stopping the engine Squeezing the throttle increases ■ engine speed, causing the clutch to engage and operate the cutters.
11 Inspect cooling system Keep cooling ns clean Keep cooling air intake passages clean (Fuel tank removed for clarity) Prior to each work day , perform the following: Daily maintenance WARNING! T o.
12 spark plug gap--all models Remove the spark plug and adjust the gap at the electrode 0.6 mm (0.024 inch ) Maintenance (continued) Clean air lter Air lter cover Air lter element Gearcase lu.
13 DH231_08A Throttle trigger free play Fuel lter Hooked wire 50 hour maintenance CA UTION! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire.
14 Mufer gasket Mufer Spark arrester screen T op tail plate Lower tail plate Mufer gasket bolt Mufer cover Mufer cover bolts Gasket plate Plate Mufer cover screws Mufer plate scre.
15 High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.
16 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . Let cool completely and restar t. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
17 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose terminal.
18 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose terminal.
19 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
20 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
21 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE).
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ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. T elephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www .shindaiwa.com Y amabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, T okyo, 198-.
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